This week, we are thrilled to welcome two new Corporate Members to our ever-growing LCRIG Community: Bethell Construction and Newline Highways. Their addition brings our total number of members to 384.
Bethell Construction is a leading privately-owned UK group operating in the construction and utility sectors. Headquartered in Manchester, the company operates nationwide, with regional offices across the Northwest, Northeast, Yorkshire, and the Midlands. Offering a wide range of in-house core skills, Bethell is proud of the diversity and expertise of its directly employed, highly skilled workforce. The company takes great pride in delivering outstanding quality to clients, operating with a transparent, and honest approach.
Michael Holmes, Managing Director at Bethell, expressed his excitement: “Membership with the LCRIG community assists Bethell with further networking and exposure within local authorities across the regional demographic of our operations. With the support we have afforded to local academic programmes, working alongside the LCRIG team, we are excited to further enhance opportunities and assist in the growth of future generations of local authority highway skills.”
Established in 2019 by Director James Button, Newline Highways has quickly become a leading contractor in the industry. With a background as a Vehicle Restraint Systems (VRS) installer and a strong emphasis on education and training, James has assembled a highly skilled team dedicated to exceeding client expectations.
Ben Turner, Business Development Manager at Newline Highways shared his aspirations: “At Newline Highways, we are committed to enhancing road safety and delivering high-quality VRS across the UK. Joining LCRIG aligns with our mission to collaborate with industry leaders, share best practices, and contribute to the future of highways innovation.
“Through our LCRIG membership, we aim to strengthen partnerships with local councils and industry experts to improve road safety solutions. We are committed to staying at the forefront of innovation by engaging in knowledge-sharing and adopting cutting-edge technologies, and supporting sustainability in highway infrastructure by exploring new materials and installation methods that reduce environmental impact. We aim to contribute our expertise in VRS to shape best practices and improve road networks nationwide. By working alongside LCRIG members, we look forward to driving positive change in the highways sector while continuing to deliver safe, efficient, and innovative solutions.”
LCRIG Membership
As a growing community of over 380 members consisting of government, local authorities, national organisations, supply chain, academia and associations, LCRIG is actively facilitating positive change and innovation in the highways sector.
By joining LCRIG you will connect with a community of like-minded councils, organisations and individuals, all of whom are driving change through innovation and technological advances across the local roads network.
Fully-funded places are available for public sector members, and discounted rates are available for private sector members at LCRIG events.
LCRIG membership is structured under four distinct member types. Each type providing tailored member benefits, ensuring all member organisations enjoy access to a diverse and valuable range of services.
Local highway authorities and ‘Teckal’ organisations.
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anisations providing products or services to the highways sector.
Government and professional bodies, associations, working/research groups.
Universities and academic research organisations.
As a Community Interest Company (CIC), accredited to ISO44001, the international standard for collaboration, LCRIG’s purpose is to ‘give back to the highways community’ and we are not for profit.
View our Membership Services here or contact us to find out more.